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There were some burning questions that needed to be asked, and she preferred to confront Imogen
face-to-face.
She had no intention of bringing her father into the loop just yet. With the whirlwind of events that
had transpired recently and Imogen now having a child with her father, she figured spilling the
beans might not change a thing. That leverage had to be kept close to her chest, ready to be played
at the most opportune moment.
Life, with its myriad complexities, had to go on and Regina focused on her current job. Once this
case was wrapped up, she promised herself to reevaluate her future.
It wasn't like she hadn't been courted by the entertainment industry before. The glitz and glamour
never appealed to her, and with her family background, she never needed to jostle in the limelight
for a paycheck.
But times had changed. Now, she had her own path to carve, independent of the allowance her
father doled out. Acting could be a viable option-it would certainly help settle Nolan's debts
quicker.
Lost in her thoughts, Regina drove home.
Her father, Francis, greeted her with a rare hint of joy.
âBack so soon? Where's Nolan? Didn't he come with you?â
Handing the keys to the butler with a stoic expression, Regina bristled at his inquiry, âWhy did you
call him yesterday?â
âI'm his father-in-law, ain't 1? Just catching up, that's all.â
Biting her lip, she tried to contain her frustration. Her father was crossing lines more than
ever.
âDad, Nolan's given you the money. The Tanner family isnt in the dire straits you claim. Can you
please stop this charade? Regardless of everything, Nolan and I are still married. Can't you leave me
some dignity?â
Francisâ face soured at her words. âWhat's that supposed to mean? Embarrassed by your old man,
are you? Seems like you've forgotten who's been footing the bill for your lavish lifestyle-all thanks
to this âthick-skinned" father of yours. And now you have the gall to complain?â
Regina looked down, offering no comeback, but Francisâ tirade escalated.
âNow you remember you're married to the guy? When I had to push him to marry you, you acted
like it was the last thing you wanted. It's laughable, really. Don't get all high and mighty just because
you're Mrs. Harris now. Don't forget where you come from!â
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Still, she tried to reason with him weakly. âI haven't forgotten where I come from, Dad. That's why
I'm advising you. You know what kind of man Nolan is.
Do you really want to provoke him like this? Sure, he can spare a dime for the Tanners now and
then, but you can't keep milking him dry. He's not an ATM, Dad. Every penny is accounted for, and I
have to pay him back.â
Suddenly, Francisâ grip tightened on her arm. âWhat did you just say? Pay him back? That money
was a gift, a donation to the Tanners. Why on earth would you pay it back?â
Regina was cornered, her father demanding an explanation. She couldn't very well admit that after
he extorted money from Nolan, she was secretly planning to reimburse
him-especially since he knew she barely had two nickels to rub together.
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